Lookers hints at possible acquisitions ahead, saying its equity raising in July has given it "greater flexibility so that it is well placed to take advantage of opportunities which may arise".
"Discussions have already taken place between Neil and the board, in which Neil outlined his thoughts on player acquisitions ahead of the new Premier League season and was assured that he will be able to keep his best players for QPR's return to the Premier League".
This Kuro5hin article speculates on some possible acquisitions ahead, and even speculates on some long-shot bids like TiVo.
Billionaire founder Jack Ma has made several acquisitions ahead of the internet giant's initial public offering, which many predict will become the world's largest tech listing.
(An acquisition rather than a merger was possibly fuelled also by the fact that IronSource raised $105 million in February 2015, specifically to make acquisitions ahead of an IPO).
Asked on the earnings call how Yahoo might spend the proceeds and whether there might be more acquisitions ahead, Marissa noted that there might be "some tuck in acquisitions, some strategic acquisitions," without elaborating further.
Given that all of the "Big Five" largest U.S. technology companies (and most of the global Top 20) are dedicating significant development efforts around VR and AR, it's not unrealistic to expect a speedier pace of acquisitions ahead.
The competition commission's ruling will effectively decide if the merger or acquisition goes ahead.
If its acquisition goes ahead, these and other restrictions would be lifted.For Rabobank, the acquisition is a small piece of a larger plan.
If the acquisition goes ahead, Felda will acquire Eagle High's large 425,000 ha land bank, of which an estimated 64% is undeveloped.
